Layal Beyhum is a Lebanese policy advocate working at the intersection of collective rights, social cohesion,
and diaspora belonging.
Imane Assaf is a leading Lebanese changemaker whose work spans humanitarian relief, environmental
sustainability, disability inclusion, and cultural enrichment.
Through my work in food systems innovation, entrepreneurship, and women’s economic empowerment, I have supported hundreds of Lebanese agro-food SMEs, startups, and cooperatives in adopting sustainable practices, improving quality and safety, and accessing new markets. As Founder of FoodSight, I built a digital platform connecting 300+ experts to local producers. I’ve also led nationwide programs with UNDP, GIZ, FAO, Rotary… to advance youth leadership, green innovation, and inclusive growth across Lebanon.
Architect and designer specializing in contemporary interventions within cultural heritage, working with local Lebanese artisans to preserve traditional craftsmanship through spatial and product design.
Joanna Khalaf is a multidisciplinary Lebanese artist and creative professional whose work bridges architecture, contemporary art, and performing arts.
Currently: solo exhibition at Sursock Miuseum, Beirut and group exhibition at Marfa’ Projects, Beirut.
Joumana Rizk Yarak is a communications professional in Lebanon, amplifying local voices, supporting community initiatives, and reviving arts and culture after the Beirut Blast.
Nour Osseiran is an independent researcher, curator, and volunteer paramedic based in Lebanon. Her curatorial interest positions contemporary art, cultural history, and critical social issues at the intersection of social practice and activism. She is particularly interested in curatorial methodologies that challenge institutional frameworks and create more accessible and inclusive platforms for artistic expression. With a background in art history, her projects explore the political relevance of curatorial practice in contested public spheres through exhibitions, artistic commissions, publications, and collaborative initiatives that center conversation as a critical form of knowledge production and arts-making.
